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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA – July 18, 2022
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City of Tigard
Planning Commission Agenda
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2022 - 7:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Members Remote via Microsoft Teams
Link to virtual hearing online: www.tigard-or.gov/virtualPC
Call-in number for public testimony: 503-966-4101
Public testimony call-in time is between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m.
3. COMMUNICATIONS 7:02 p.m.
4. CONSIDER MINUTES 7:04 p.m.
5. TIGARD HOME: (Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Ease) Urban Agriculture Update 7:05 p.m.
Staff: Associate Planner Hope Pollard
6. OTHER BUSINESS 7:50 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT 8:00 p.m.
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CITY OF TIGARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes – July 18, 2022
Location: Members & Public Remote via Microsoft Teams
Link to virtual hearing online: www.tigard-or.gov/virtualPC
CALL TO ORDER
Vice President Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice President Jackson
Commissioner Brandt
Commissioner Miranda
Commissioner Roberts
Commissioner (K7) Tiruvallur
Commissioner Watson
Absent: President Hu; Commissioner Schuck
Staff Present: Tom McGuire, Assistant Community Development Director; Hope
Pollard, Associate Planner; Doreen Laughlin, Executive Assistant
COMMUNICATIONS – VP Jackson talked a bit about additional opportunities for further
commissioner training. He noted that the commissioners will hear more about that at the next
meeting.
CONSIDER MINUTES
Vice President Jackson asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the 5/2/22
minutes; there being none, he declared the minutes approved as submitted.
BRIEFING
TIGARD “HOME” (Housing, Opportunity, Mobility & Ease) Urban Agriculture
Before the briefing started, Assistant Community Development Director Tom McGuire noted
that typically public comments are not allowed at a briefing such as this one. This topic,
however, had garnered a lot of interest from the public, so they’d decided to reach out to those
who had expressed interest and told them they could share their thoughts with the Commission
after the briefing.
Associate Planner Hope Pollard introduced herself and pulled up a PowerPoint (Exhibit A).
She explained that she would be talking about Urban Agriculture Regulations, and she noted
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they were not asking for a vote tonight but were introducing the topic and what had been done
so far. Hope would be talking about some of the Community Outreach discussions they’d been
having and would like to engage the Planning Commission on their thoughts for moving
forward and to let them know what they’ve learned so far. Urban Agriculture is what they’re
considering “Phase I” of the Tigard HOME project. The primary goal is to allow for complete
residential communities that maximize opportunity for community members while mitigating
potential nuisances and hazards.
On June 29th we provided a forum where community members could come together to learn
about local ordinances, speak with each other, and share their opinions, concerns, and
preferences with the City. At Station 1 we provided a chart showing how many of each type of
animal is allowed in different similarly sized cities throughout Oregon. We looked at Portland,
Eugene, Beaverton, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro, and Springfield. Community members were
welcomed to interact with this board by using star stickers to denote which regulations they
liked. Many cities have different levels of restrictions based on lot size, often allowing 2-3 of
each animal type on smaller lots while allowing more animals based on square footage per
animal for larger lots. Attendees preferred regulations based on lot size, rather than those with a
strict maximum.
Station 2 allowed community members to build their own regulations. Once again, attendees
could vote for ideas they liked by adding a star sticker or a “yes!” sticker. For chickens, other
poultry, and goats, folks preferred lower numbers, which reflected the small or medium lot size
regulations they interacted with at the previous station. The numbers shared here reflect verbal
testimony from the event, indicating that attendees view Tigard as primarily having smaller to
medium sized lots. Folks generally preferred to prohibit or limit larger livestock, pigs, and sheep
considering Tigard lots to be too small, but they were generally open to larger amounts of bees.
At Station 3 attendees shared what kinds of urban agricultural activity they like for their
neighborhood –and once again could support each other’s ideas with “yes” stickers. Comments
generally supported requiring or encouraging permitting, education, and community for local
urban farmers. They also noted the educational and community building benefits of having
urban agriculture in their neighborhood, and the sustainability benefits of chickens e.g., eggs,
fertilizer, and compost.
At Station 4 attendees shared their concerns about urban agriculture and what they hoped future
regulations will account for. Attendees primarily wanted enforceability, clarity, and protection
against noise and pests.
So, what’s next? We plan to write some draft code based on the feedback we received in the
event, from Planning Commission, and from you all tonight, while also diving deeper into the
“why” of some of the numbers we’ve seen so far by coordinating with partner agencies like the
USDA, OHA, PCC, USFW, University of Oregon, Tualatin Riverkeepers, and Tualatin Water
and Soil Conservation District. These regulations reflect research and community feedback
received so far- they will limit the number of animals based on lot size and square footage per
animal. Education was one of the most popular suggestions we received from the community —
it appears that proper education and proper storage could alleviate many community members’
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concerns, so we’ll be looking into some sort of training requirement especially for larger
numbers of livestock. We’ll also recommend prohibiting outright louder or aggressive animals
like roosters and geese. Everyone seems to be on the same page about those particular animals.
We anticipate that this code will focus heavily on screening, training, and storage requirements
with clear, enforceable standards.
Following this draft code writing, we’ll have another community event in September to
introduce the draft code to the community and get detailed feedback. Then we’ll return to the
Planning Commission and City Council in October for adoption of urban agriculture standards
and move on to the next phase of the HOME project in November.
QUESTIONS
The commissioners liked the presentation. One commissioner asked if there were more up-to-
date numbers from Portland regarding nuisance code violations. Hope said she would reach out
to Portland staff to get an idea of their current numbers on that.
Another commissioner noted that PCC has a very active and strong perma-culture program. She
thinks they may be a good source on encouraging sustainable perma-cultures that are healthy for
the environment. Hope answered that they will add them to the list of partner agencies.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Roger Pothoff said he had sent various documents to Hope and Tom and the City Council
relevant to the decisions and policy changes that may be considered. One of the documents was
a model township zoning ordinance entitled “The raising and keeping of chickens”.
Mr. Pothoff spoke about what he’d sent to the commissioners earlier (Model Township
Ordinance, and other documents. He asked that they read and consider the documents.
An Article from the L.A. Times dated 2019 relates to an investigation regarding a disease spread
by rodents. Thirteen people in CA were diagnosed in 2008 compared with 167 in 2018. The
point is that among the 19 people who had been affected in L.A. in 2019 – 8 were homeless -
but 11 were not. The point is, rats and the diseases that they spread know no boundaries in
terms of economic class or racial privilege. Animal born illnesses are a huge threat to the human
population at some point. Mr. Pothoff noted that Dr. Terry Messmer, Professor and Extension
Wildlife Specialist in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University is very
knowledgeable and accessible, so if anyone has questions about this type of thing, he suggested
they look him up to see his articles.
Paul Snow had previously submitted a detailed written comment. He said his new neighbors
across the street from them just moved, but that they had 6 chickens. He doesn’t have a
problem with the chickens – there were no roosters. He wondered why we’re fixated on the City
of Portland. He said he hadn’t heard anything about Tualatin, Lake Oswego, Beaverton,
Hillsboro, etc. – what their rules are. “If you drive by the residence in question on a warm day
with air conditioning on, you smell barnyard. That’s fine, I grew up on a farm – but that was out
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PROJECT SCHEDULE: WHAT’S NEXT?
September 2022: second outreach event
October 2022: adoption
Fall/winter 2022: next phase of Tigard HOME
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HOUSING, OPPORTUNITY, MOBILITY, AND EASE
Complete Neighborhoods
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September 2022: second outreach event
October 2022: adoption
Fall/winter 2022: next phase of Tigard HOME
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Hope Pollard
From:Paul Snow <pms44mag@comcast.net>
Sent:Wednesday, June 29, 2022 4:50 PM
To:Hope Pollard
Subject:Urban Agriculture/Livestock Event
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
As residences of Tigard and neighbors of the Ann Street "farm" we have concerns and would like to
provide input.
1) As a neighbor in the residential area of the Ann Street, the "farm" is an eye sore. Besides the
number of chickens, goats and geese, etc., the area is filled with many extra items necessary to feed
and provide care for the animals making the area very unsightly.
2) Feeding chickens brings on rats and rats are now an issue in the surrounding neighborhood area.
3)The unsightly area is a cause for lower home values and should not be part of a residential
neighborhood.
4) A large concern is for the problem with the animal waste and the storm drains when it rains.
Oregon is known for rain, thus a big issue! Chickens produce a great deal of waste. If a family owns
a dog they must pick up their dog's waste when they take their dog on a walk. Why not a rule that
meets the waste of "farm" animals who are housed in a neighborhood in the city?
5) We understand that some city dwellers wish to have aa few chickens and we are not against that
provided there are rules that limit the number. Chickens bring on rats and therefore the limited
number should be small. We suggest 3 or 4 to a residence lot and located so they are not in the view
of neighbors. The owner should be required to obtain a permit or license. It is time that the backyard
guidelines for "farm" animals be written in a clear statement and enforced for those who violate the
rule. Farm animals need space and should be located on designated land designed for farm
animals.
6) We are hopeful that a decision can finally be put in place to define the issue of backyard
chicken/animals within the city limits of Tigard and follow the lead and guidelines of surrounding cities
such as Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, etc. The time is now to make clear the
guidelines and rules of enforcement.
Thank you for addressing this issue.
Submitted by Paul and Bonnie Snow
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Hope Pollard
From:Hope Pollard
Sent:Thursday, June 23, 2022 4:17 PM
To:Ariana Wiss
Subject:RE: Invite to June 29: Urban Agriculture in Tigard
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
HI Ariana,
Thank you for your email and I apologize for the delayed response!
I appreciate your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will review your suggestions and consider them along with the
feedback we receive on Wednesday as we start to write our urban agriculture regulations. I’d be happy to meet with you
at your home, at City Hall, or via Teams for a more in-depth discussion as well. If this is of interest to you, please let me
know a few times that would work for you over the next couple of weeks, your preference on meeting location, and I’ll
send you an invite!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Ariana Wiss <arianawiss@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2022 2:33 PM
To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>
Subject: Re: Invite to June 29: Urban Agriculture in Tigard
I have had chickens for about 3 years after first expericeng in chickens on my sister's property in Gaston. They are so
much more interesting than I had ever imagined and I fell in love. I love them as a pet and not for any meat or a need for
eggs. They are basically outdoor cats to me - make sure they have clean water, food, clean up their "litter", enjoy their
company, and if you are lucky - have one that chooses to show their love for you.
Over the years I have learned many things and overcame some obstacles.
Here is what has worked for me:
I have not had more than 4 at a time. BUT they are social animals - they cannot be a lone chicken. They need a
flock. I believe that 3 is the absolute minimum but when you have age related diseases/reproductive
diseases/environmental diseases/accidental deaths - you have to make sure they are friends for those still
around. It is not as easy as getting 1 or 2 more and adding - they need time to get to know each other and
establish a pecking order. When I introduced 2 new girls to my 2 existing a while back - it took about a month
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before I was able to get them to sleep in the same coop without any unnecessary aggression. --I know the
number of chickens will be talked about with any regulation talks so this is very important to consider.
Size of coop/living area - I currently have a dog kennel set up with netting over the top (predator protection), a
covered section (for the rainy days), a small coop that is big enough for all of them, a play pool thing full of sand
for dust baths, they're food container, calcium, grit, and water. In my experience, having access to dirt/sand for
they're dirt baths (necessary) and grass is very important to them. With the ever many rainy days, having a
covered area large enough for them to enjoy their day is also important. I know there are equations of X sqft per
chicken is good enough but there is also a quality of life sqft per chicken. While I don't think that specifics should
be regulated, with this process I believe a good "handbook" of suggestions for healthy chicken living would be a
great thing to compile and have along with any regulations. For my girls and what I think brings them the most
happiness is about a 10'x15' area with a good part of that covered and access to grass - whether that is in their
enclosure or if they have access (I supervise any access because of predators - again, my girls are family and I
want them to be safe and happy). The city of Hillsboro has the most regulation I have noticed for the
surrounding areas - they allow 3 chickens between 7,000-10,000 sqft lots - when looking for houses myself I had
4 (which I think is the perfect number for especially a lot that size) I had to look past so many houses
especially lots at 9,000 sqft because I had 1 more chicken. I like Forest Grove's approach of "A resident may
keep up to four (4) adult fowls (chickens, ducks, pheasants and quails three months of age or older) on a lot with
a minimum area of 5,000 square feet. One additional adult fowl is allowed for each 2,000 square feet of
additional lot area, up to a maximum of 12 fowl in accordance with city code." As a chicken owner already, this
made the most sense of number/sqft lot.
Food - I have had issues with rats... I had not noticed for a long time and by the time I did, it was a pain in the
butt to manage - but I will preface by saying I was next to Fanno Creek as well as in a neighborhood with a lot of
bird feeders. When I did everything on the chicken side possible to manage rats - they just went to the wild bird
feeders - wild birds make a mess and drop seeds all the time. I also had a neighbor's persimmon tree drop fruit
on my side of the fence and found little teeth marks in that fruit - chickens do not create rat problems. They are
already around for various reasons. Chickens are an easy target. They being said, without good practices, rats
looovvveee chicken food especially scratch food (whole grains vs pellets). The best feeder I have found and
would like you to strongly suggest with any regulations is this--
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MQW8MQK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also recommend 1 feeded per 2-4 chickens (only about 3 can feed at a time). I also recommend pellet foods for
A) the rat reason and B) the scratch food has dust that piles up in that feeder. Having this feeder as well as not
leaving any scraps out (veggies/fruits) at night I believe that is the best way for success at preventing any issues.
I have not noticed any issues with this format. This feeder does not spill anything and I have tested it out with a
coffee cup around 1lb (size of adult rat) and it does not budge but does allow my 3lb girl to be able to open it.
Waste - storage and composting (though again have to make sure it is rat proof because of the scraps and not
because of chickens). Really, it doesn't stink too much except for right away (but name any animals without
smelly poop...) and when it's wet (in my opinion, dog poop smells way more when fresh and when wet that
chickens') Cleanliness is also a necessity for the chicken's healthy lives so as a smart and loving chicken "tender",
this is a part of having them in your life.
I strongly believe that nothing should be over regulated unless you have knowledge of the situation. This is why I am
sharing as much detail as possible. I do not think having chickens is any cause for concern with the right education. I am
unsure what everyone else's opinion is (those for and against - but I would like to know that the against have the proper
education on the subject as well), but if there will be actual rules/laws to follow other than they way it is set up now, I
hope to see: I am not opposed to a permit. I wish there was at least an education/best practices/handbook online and
with permit process (if permit). I believe that any of the negative opinions of chickens or lack of care/maintenance of
chicken properties are a lack of education. If lots/number of chickens come up, that it is a similar set up to Forest
Grove.
I welcome you to my home and to see and learn for yourself. They are amazing creatures with such personality that I
want to make sure that A) I do not have to give them up because of any regulation and B) want other people to
understand how special they are.
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Ariana Wiss
On Thu, Jun 9, 2022 at 1:30 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> wrote:
Hello,
If you’re receiving this email, you’re on our list of interested parties for urban agriculture and chicken regulations in
Tigard! Thank you for your continued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its motto of “a place to call home”.
The City is starting a project to build regulations for urban agriculture in Tigard and we’d like to invite you to be a part
of the code-writing process!
Step one: participate in a community discussion where we can share experiences, ideas, and solutions for integrating
urban agriculture as part of a healthy neighborhood while mitigating potential nuisances and hazards. Please join us on
June 29th at 5 PM for an in-person discussion at the Tigard Public Library!
If you would like to attend, please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect and can make sure we’re
all comfortable and meeting covid safety protocols. You can sign up and learn more about where we’re at on the
engagement website here: https://www.engage.tigard-or.gov/urbanag
Please note that this discussion will directly impact the standards we will eventually propose to the City Council and
adopt into our official Development Code later this year. So bring your best solutions-oriented thinking caps!
If you can’t make it on June 29th, your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk
separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also fee free to send me an email of
your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any questions. I’m here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
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Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
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Hope Pollard
From:Hope Pollard
Sent:Thursday, June 23, 2022 4:14 PM
To:M Spencer
Subject:RE: Tigard Urban Agriculture Plan
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
Hello,
Thank you for your email and I apologize for the delayed response! Can you please provide a few times that would work
for you over the next couple of weeks? I will coordinate with my calendar and send you an invite. I’m happy to set up an
in-person meeting or via Teams, whichever you would prefer.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: M Spencer <spencer.michelle@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2022 5:37 PM
To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>
Subject: Tigard Urban Agriculture Plan
Hi Hope:
I am not going to be able to attend your meeting on June 29th regarding Tigard’s Urban Agriculture plan.
However, I am interested in speaking with you regarding this issue. I live a block from the home that has sparked this
conversation and I have some strong opinions regarding any such plan.
Please provide me with your availability, I can meet via TEAMS or ZOOM, just let me know. Please note I am on vacation
June 15-21st as well.
Thank you,
Michelle Spencer
11810 SW Lynn Street
Tigard, OR 97223
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From:Hope Pollard
Sent:Thursday, June 23, 2022 4:12 PM
To:Ken Barker
Subject:RE: Hope_Urban Agriculture in Tigard
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
Hi Ken,
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will add your ideas to the notes for the project and
synthesize with the feedback we receive on Wednesday, to be considered as we write the urban agriculture regulations.
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss anything more in depth together.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Ken Barker <ken_nwd@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2022 2:44 PM
To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>
Cc: 'Ken Barker' <ken_nwd@yahoo.com>
Subject: Hope_Urban Agriculture in Tigard
Greetings:
I will not be able to make your in person discussion on June 29th, so I wanted to send the following comments by email.
Pros for Urban Agriculture:
Provides food for property owner and possibly friends and neighbors
Reduces Climate Change Greenhouse Gases (GHG) by not needing to transport these foods long distances.
Food is probably healthier since probably organic and minimal if any herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers are used.
Better for the local waterways since minimal water pollution runoff compared to large farms.
Gardening can be beneficial to people by providing exercise and the mental plusses of being in nature
Community Gardens would be great in Tigard’s open spaces and maybe even lease out to people that will sell produce at
Tigard Farmers markets.
Also, many schools are adopting neighborhood gardents.
Cons (with possible solutions) against Urban Agriculture:
Animals can get off property and bother neighbors. (ensure property is well fenced with adequate height and no
possibility of digging underneath)
Animal and plant waste can attract nuisance animals (rats). Owners need to ensure area is kept clean.
Urban Agriculture can be an eyesore to neighbors. Owners need to ensure area is kept clean with a buffer between the
streets and neighbors and the Urban agriculture site.
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Please let me you need Clarification on any of these points.
Thanks
Ken Barker
Tigard Resident
Items below were copied from Tigard newsletter.
What is Urban Agriculture?
Urban agriculture can be anything from planting strawberries and raising
chickens for your family’s personal supply to beekeeping and raising goats for
commercial sale of products—all within your own backyard.
Urban Agriculture in Tigard
The City has heard a lot of feedback about the lack of specific urban agriculture
regulations in Tigard. It's time to talk solutions!
Please join us at 5 PM on Wednesday, June 29th for an in-person
community discussion at the Tigard Public Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd).
We'll be in the Burgess Community Room.
Bring your thinking caps and great ideas! Share your experiences and explore
potential regulations that could allow urban agriculture as a part of a thriving
neighborhood while protecting against potential nuisances.
This discussion will directly influence regulations that will ultimately be proposed
to the City Council and adopted into the City’s official Development Code.
Can't make it on June 29th?
Contact Hope Pollard at hopep@tigard-or.gov to set up time for a private
discussion.
(Comments written at the June 29 event)
INDEX CARDS
Letter provided to staff from Joy and Mike Mahon at the June 29th event
Binder of written comments and information
from Elizabeth Sprague
given to staff at June 29 event
Station 1: Existing Regulations
Portland Eugene
Beaverton
Only addresses
chickens
Salem
Only addresses
chickens and bees
Gresham
Only addresses
chickens and bees
Hillsboro Springfield
Chickens, other
poultry, and
rabbits
Less than 10k sf
lot: 4 max.
10-20k: 6 max.
Over 20k: no max.
No roosters.
Less than 20k sf
lot:
6 max.
Over 20k: 1,000 sf
per animal (no
limit).
No roosters,
geese, peackocks.
4 hens max; any
chicks up to 12
weeks old indoors.
No roosters.
6 max without
permit. 12 max
with permit. No
roosters.
3 chickens max
with permit. No
roosters.
7-10k sf lot: 3
max.
10k-1 acre: 6 max.
Over 1 acre: 9
max.
No roosters,
peacocks, geese,
male poultry.
Under 10k sf lot:
4 max.
10k: 5 max.
Over 10k: 1,000
sf per animal.
No roosters over
6 months.
Cows, horses,
sheep
Only allowed on
certain lots over
20k sf: 20k sf per
animal.
Only allowed on
lots over 20k:
5,000 sf per
animal.
Only mini
livestock allowed. 20k sf per animal.
Goats
Less than 10k sf
lot: 3 max.
10k: 5 max.
10-20k: no max for
properties with
permit.
Less than 20k sf
lot: 3 max.
Over 20k: 3 plus
5,000 sf per
additional.
No un-neutered
male goats.
2 mini livestock
on lots 10k or
larger.
20k sf lot: 2 max.
Over 20k: 2 plus
10k sf per
additional.
Bees
Less than 10k sf
lot: 4 hives.
10k: 5 hives.
Under 20k sf lot: 3
hives max.
Over 20k: 4 hives.
5 hives max.
Additional hives
require ODA
permit.
6 colonies max
(housed within
hives meeting
specific
requirements). 3 hives max.
Less than 10k sf
lot: 1 hive.
10k: 2 hives.
Over 10k: 2 hives
plus 2,500 sf per
additional hive.
Pigs
2 mini pigs max,
150 lb max each.
1 mini pig max,
150 lb max.
2 mini livestock
max on lots over
10k.
1 per address,
max 95 lbs, no
visible tusks.
Station 2: Vote: How many of each should be allowed?
Chickens 5
2 for lots under
10,000 sf; 4 on 10-
20k, 6 max 3-6, no roosters 3-4
No limit: current
nuisance codes
protect against
odor, pests, and
noise
should depend on lot
size small lot: 3, med
lot: 6 4 4 NO
Other Poultry 5
2 lot under 10 k, 4
on 10-20 k, 6 max NO
No limit: current
nuisance codes
protect against
odor, pests, and
noise NO
Rabbits 8 NO
No limit: current
nuisance codes
protect against
odor, pests, and
noise NO
Cows 5 0 (lots too small) 1
depend on lot
size, max 2/acre
No limit: current
nuisance codes
protect against
odor, pests, and
noise NO
Horses 5-6 0 (lots too small) 2
No limit: current
nuisance codes
protect against
odor, pests, and
noise NO
Sheep 3 No No NO
No limit: current
nuisance codes
protect against
odor, pests, and
noise NO
Goats 3 NO No No
No limit: current
nuisance codes
protect against
odor, pests, and
noise NO
Bees 2-4 hives 5-6 Yes! No limit
No limit: current
nuisance codes
protect against
odor, pests, and
noise NO
Pigs 3 NO 3 little NO
No limit: current
nuisance codes
protect against
odor, pests, and
noise NO
Anything
prohibited? Peacocks Roosters Geese No ducks
Not as long as it
complies with
current codes! NO
Station 3: What kind of agricultural activity is appropriate for your neighborhood?
Education for new urban agriculture
participants (eg- chickens lol). Support.
Best practices.
Chickens are a natural adjunct
species for gardeners. They reduce
food waste going into the trash and
their poop is good fertilizer.
Education for owners of "livestock" in a
permit process: continuing education to
keep permit annually
Perhaps involvement in community
group could substitute or equal
continuing education
A Tigard that embraces urban
agriculture and focuses on education
more than restrictions.
Chicken/goat/pig/cow regulation
like dogs/cats
Classes on proper animal husbandry and
growing your own food
Guidelines regarding urban farming - can
I grow for selling in another location?
More community around chickens and
other animals (eg- chicken care while
someone is away)
Focusing on how urban agriculture
can help us with our carbon neutral
goals
Chickens are great for fresh eggs and are
pretty entertaining pets for a family
Neighborhood composting programs -
feed chickens with your food scraps!
Walk the neighborhood - see farm
stands where people can sell produce
they grow eggs from their chickens, etc. Education requirement for a permit
Allow people to grow their own food -
raise animals without regulations if they
follow current codes Fresh eggs!
City codes work with Oregon cottage
laws to allow sales from property
Board also included some examples to get people started. They got some "stars" of agreement:
Some chickens and smaller animals only
Small community events
Anything that is kept clean and safe
Station 4: What elements of urban ag cause you the most concern? What do you want to make sure is controlled with regulations ?
Adding limitations that will
prevent self-sustainability -
now is not the time!
Have an enforcement plan in
place once you make the
rules! Permit process revoke
if not following the rules
NO roosters. Educate people that
roosters aren't necessary for egg
production
Tip: to avoid rats- feed bowls go
out in the am and get picked up at
night
Runoff of agricultural waste
into streams and rivers
Current nuisance codes
already protect residents
from noise, odors, and pests
Clear process and transparency for
decision-making criteria
2-3 chickens no roosters with
permits
Irresponsible owners
Chickens are "prey" animals
so they must be kept safe
from predators. It’s our
responsibility to do that
2 chickens no roosters under 10k
sf, 4 on 10-20k, 6 on over 20k
Board also included some examples to get people started. They got some "stars" of agreement:
Noise
Pests